Privacy and Security

Certified privacy and security expertise, best in
class technologies and highly astute situational
awareness to operational threats and vulnerabilities.

Privacy and Security Officer Services

Through our innovative solutions, Zenith American Solutions can now assist a covered entity with their HIPAA compliance obligations. HIPAA compliance is more important than ever - since 2003, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has settled and issued penalties for HIPAA offenses in 53 cases resulting in over $75 million in fines.

When a Covered Entity names Zenith's HIPAA-certified expert to serve as its Privacy & Security Officer, Zenith's qualified team assumes the following HIPAA responsibilities:

Ensure Trustees complete HIPAA training

Ensure HIPAA-related documents are in place and reviewed periodically (e.g. Policies & Procedures, HIPAA Rights forms, Notice of Privacy Practices and BAA agreements) - may be delegated to different professionals (e.g. BAs, fund counsel and consultant)

Manage complaints, incidents & breaches from all vendors

Monitor HIPAA compliance of Plan’s BAs

Perform self-audit and prepare for Health & Human Services audit (response due to HHS within 10 business days)